Accelerating Asia is most well-known for our work with startups through our flagship accelerator and venture fund. But not many people know we actually do a whole lot of work with a much wider group of players in the ecosystem. We work closely with governments, development organisations, multinationals and universities on increasing the quality of their engagements with startups – through their own programs, or through some of ours.
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When people think of startup investing, the first thing that comes to mind is of money going into unicorns; investors making money off exits; venture capitalists raising hundreds of millions; PR about startups winning awards; and analysts who seem to have some kind of secret insider information about which startups will be winners.
Read MoreAccelerating Asia’s core business and investments are conducted and measured according to global standards. At Accelerating Asia, we see impact as using investment capital and supporting startups that have a positive impact on society. Our approach includes environmental, social and corporate governance and creating inclusive tech ecosystems.
Read MoreThe majority of venture money still goes to startups that have no women on their founding team. According to PitchBook’s 2019 report, in the US, only 2.8 percent of venture capital investment was directed to female-only founding teams with just 11.5 percent invested into male and female founding teams. At Accelerating Asia, so far we’re bucking the trend with 40 percent female
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There’s a fundamental shift happening globally across all industries. Social impact is not just a ‘nice to have’ anymore, it’s expected. As a venture fund and startup accelerator, we’ve experienced a shift in the conversations that we’re having with our partners and investors. Impact is no longer considered only a philanthropic endeavour but something that adds real value to the commercial deals and partnerships that we are part of and that we facilitate with our startups.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Accelerating Asia has opened applications for our Gender Advisory Group. Why have we decided to appoint a Gender Advisory Group? Well, for our first year of operations, we think we’ve done pretty well in promoting a safe, inclusive and diverse ecosystem, as well as initiatives that drive this forward.
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Get to know Amra Naidoo, one of the extraordinary co-founders of Accelerating Asia!
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Mentors are the backbone of our program.
We work with industry professionals and experts across all sectors from multinationals to government, successful startup founders, investors, development professionals and technical specialists.
Mentors dedicate their time and expertise to support the founders and ensure the startups that we work with through our programs are successful.
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The team at Accelerating Asia take harassment and abuse seriously. We want to create an inclusive and diverse ecosystem that is safe for everyone in the tech ecosystem.
Accelerating Asia joins Blackbird Ventures, Startmate, Airtree Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Rampersand and Blue Sky Venture Capital in adopting the Code. More information about this initiative can be found here.
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